Type 30 bayonet Nov 4, 2023 路 Learn about the history, markings and variations of the Type 30 bayonet, used with the Arisaka rifles and submachine guns. Some 8. 75 inch) long blade and an overall length of 514 mm (20. This Bayonet was a sword-type bayonet and were produced between 1897 to 1945 and used by the Japanese army until the end of WWII. The ball-tipped scabbards are about 415 mm (16-3/8”) long, while the tube-tip scabbards are just a tad shorter (by about 1 mm). This is a VERY FINE example of a late war production, “Last Ditch” Japanese Type 30 bayonet for the Type 30, Type 38 and Type 99 rifles. The Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet was used by Imperial Japan from 1897 through 1945 on all Type 38 and Type 99 rifles and carbines. Yours is an early Koishikawa(Tokyo) arsenal with hooked crossguard likely made before 1936. The Type 30 bayonet (涓夊崄骞村紡閵冨墸, sanj奴nen-shiki j奴ken) is a bayonet that was designed for the Imperial Japanese Army to be used with the Arisaka Type 30 Rifle, which was later used on the Type 38 and Type 99 rifles, the Type 96 and Type 99 light machine guns, and the Type 100 submachine gun. Early Type 30 bayonets usually sported a hooked quillion guard that gave it a distinct look, but later models had a straight hand guard. JAPANESE TYPE 30 BAYONET - C69707. Japanese Type 30 Bayonet - Tokyo (LB-75) Made by Tokyo on the blade with serial number 339341 and kanji markings on the crossguard for training use. No finish remains on the guard and pommel, which have some rust spotting and pitting. Both guard and pommel have minor wear to the blue. Bright fullered blade with light sharpening. 4 million were produced, and it The Type 30 bayonet is also known as the "Pattern 1897 bayonet". The Type 30 bayonet (涓夊崄骞村紡閵冨墸 sanj奴nen-shiki j奴ken) was a bayonet designed for the Imperial Japanese Army to be used with the Arisaka Type 30 Rifle and was later used on the Type 38 and Type 99 rifles. See pictures and descriptions of the blade, crosspiece, pommel, scabbard, and maker marks of each variant. Sep 7, 2000 路 Learn how to identify the type, year, and arsenal of Japanese rifles and bayonets from World War II. I have two of these rifles, one "plain" and the other converted to a blank-firing trainer. 24 in) with a weight of approximately 700 grams. This is a fine quality example of the classic Japanese 1897 (type 30) Arisaka rifle bayonet complete with fullered 15" blade. See photos and comments from collectors and experts on this antiquing adventure. Type 30 Arisaka Rifles The first Arisaka rifle was the Type 30, introduced in 1897 and used extensively in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05. Its referred to as the 30th year rifle bayonet because of the 30th year of the reign of Meiji in Japan. The Type 30 bayonet was designed to be used with the Japanese Type 30 Rifle and later used on the Type 38 Rifle and Type 99 rifle. Hooked quillon cross guard and wood grip scales, this bayonet comes with a correct heavily blued all steel scabbard. Learn about the different types and features of the Type 30 sword bayonet, used on various Japanese rifles from 1938 to 1945. 75 in) blade and an overall length of 514 millimetres (20. Feb 21, 2008 路 The overall length of a typical Type 30 bayonet is 510 mm (20-1/16”), with the blade comprising 398 mm (15-5/8”) of that. The blade is made from 1095 high carbon steel. Scabbard has surface rusting and light pitting. Type 30 Bayonet was a single-edged sword bayonet with a 400 millimetres (15. The quillion is the straight type and is blued as is the pommel. They were used on all standard Jap arms except the type 44. Birdhead pommel with c ontoured grips held by screws with hooked crossguard. Bright blade is in very good condition, has had some sharpening done but not overdone. 25 inches). Early Type 30 bayonets usually sported a J-shaped hooked quillon guard designed to catch and trap the enemy's . The total length of a Type 30 bayonet in its scabbard is about 525 mm or 20-11/16”inches. This is an excellent example complete with early hooked quillion guard, and original steel scabbard. Designed to fit all their models The original Japanese Arisaka Rifle Bayonet Type 30 was designed to be used with the Japanese Type 38 Rifle and later used on the Japanese Type 99 rifle. Metal scabbard with ball tip. Used extensively by the Japanese until the close of WWII. The weapon was manufactured from 1897 to 1945 by the Matsushita National, the Kokura-Tokyo Arsenal, and the Toyoda-Jodoshoki Seisakusho Arsenal. The Type 30 Bayonet is a single-edged sword bayonet with a 400 mm (16 in) blade and an overall length of 514 mm (20. The design was intended to give the average Japanese infantryman a long enough reach to piece the abdomen of a cavalryman. Our high quality reproduction is a pre-1937 style with a quillion. The type 30 Japanese Arisaka Rifle Bayonet is also known as Sep 3, 2009 路 Bayonets for the Arisaka rifle are covered in a separate section: Nambu World: Japanese Bayonets. All metal, including the scabbard, is nicely blued and the wood scales have a satin polished look. Feb 21, 2008 路 Learn about the history, variations and features of the most common Japanese bayonet used from 1897 to 1945. See examples of chrysanthemum, concentric circle, and school marks on receivers and scabbards. The This Japanese Type 30 bayonet was made by the Matsushita Kinzoku and is one of the last varients of Arisaka bayonet made. Sep 30, 2020 路 its a type 30 bayonet like you know. See photos and descriptions of different types, markings, scabbards and frogs. 2 in) with a weight of approximately 700 g (25 oz). The un-fullered blade is blued and is in very good condition although it has minor areas of wear. The weapon was a sword bayonet with a 400 mm (15. Wood handles good but dry. The Type 30 bayonet is also known as the "Pattern 1897 bayonet". The bayonet produced at the Jinsen Arsenal in Japanese occupied Korea. Original Item: Only One Available. The blade is made from 1075 high carbon steel. The bayonet is classified by Ray LaBar (see Bayonets of Japan) as LB-162 “ variation R, and Labar notes that the rarity of the New Made Item: Copied from an original in the IMA collection. gqayi xcti mwgxi gsh erjxb hvmbw gsewqek sjp lkmcooud lbviu